The Congress [WorldCat Entities]

"Congress : the history and promise of representative government"
"Congress : the history and promise of representative government"@en
"Day in the life of representative"@en
"Col. Bernt Balkin"
"History and promise of representative government"

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"Presents a historical overview of the 200 years of the vision and promise of representative government, the story of the Congress, and the Capitol."@en
"Ken Burns profiles a durable American institution in his elegant, penetrating portrait of the U.S. Congress. Narrated by David McCullough, the film uses historic footage and interviews with "insiders" David Broder, Alistair Cooke, and Cokie Roberts to detail the first 200 years. The film chronicles careers of notable members and charts the continuing growth of the Capitol building, in readings from diary entries, letters, and famous speeches."
"Explores the history of the United States Congress using historical photographs and newsreels, live footage and interviews with David Broder, Alistair Cooke, Cokie Roberts, Charles McDowell and others; also chronicles the personalities, events and issues that have dominated the first two hundred years of the institution."
"Explores the history and promise of Congress, one of America's most important and least understood institutions."@en
"Explores the history and promise of Congress, one of America's most important and least understood institutions."
"For 200 years, the United States Congress has been one of the country's most important and least understood institutions. Using historical photographs and newsreels, evocative live footage and interviews with David Broder, Alistair Cooke, Cokie Roberts, Charles McDowell and others, the film chronicles the personalities, events and issues that have animated the first 200 years of congress and, in turn, our country."
""Explores the history and promise of the country's most important and least understood institutions. The film chronicles the personalities, events and issues that have animated the first 200 years of Congress"."
"A close look at the lives of congressmen and women. Examines the amazing schedules of politicians who spend vast amounts of time, energy, and money vying for re-election. Also looks at how the Congressional process works, particularily since the upheavals of traditional power structures in 1974."@en
"Presents a chronicle of the first 200 years of Congress blending contemporary cinematography, rare photographs and newsreels, live footage and interviews."@en
"Ken Burns profiles a durable American institution in his elegant, penetrating portrait of the U.S. Congress. The film uses historic footage and interviews with "insiders" David Broder, Alistair Cooke, and Cokie Roberts to detail the first 200 years. The film chronicles careers of notable members and charts the continuing growth of the Capitol building, in readings from diary entries, letters, and famous speeches."@en
""In this elegant, penetrating and moving portrait of the United States Congress, filmmaker Ken Burns profiles an American institution whose ideals and actions affect us all. Narrated by David McCullough, the program employs historic film footage and interviews with insiders" including David Broker, Alistair Cooke and Cokie Roberts to detail the personalities, events and issues that have animated Congress' first 200 years."--Publisher's website."
""In this elegant, penetrating and moving portrait of the United States Congress, filmmaker Ken Burns profiles an American institution whose ideals and actions affect us all. Narrated by David McCullough, the program employs historic film footage and interviews with insiders" including David Broker, Alistair Cooke and Cokie Roberts to detail the personalities, events and issues that have animated Congress' first 200 years."--Publisher's website."@en
"Explores the history of the United States Congress using historical photographs and newsreels, live footage and interviews with David Broder, Alistair Cooke, Cokie Roberts, Charles McDowell, and others; also chronicles the personalities, events, and issues that have dominated the first two hundred years of the institution."@en
"The 535 elected U.S. Senators and Representatives carry with them the desires and opinions of over 200 million Americans. Congress is often accused of being out of touch with the people-but what does the system demand of them? Is there enough time in the day to satisfy all of the varied interests and mandates of the job? This program explores the world through the eyes of those we elect. From the political meetings to the social functions to the time spent campaigning, this program examines what politicians really do-and have to endure-in Washington. Among those featured on the program are Rep. Tim Roemer (D-IN), and Rep. Sue Myrick (R-NC)."@en
"Part of the Ken Burns America Collection, this incisive documentary profiles our government's legislative branch. Narrated by David McCullough, the program uses historic footage and interviews with veteran political observers-including David Broder, Alistair Cooke, and Cokie Roberts-to detail the first 200 years of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Incorporating readings from diary entries, letters, and famous speeches, the film chronicles the careers of notable lawmakers and charts the evolution and development of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Distributed by PBS Distribution. (90 minutes)."@en
"Explores the history and promise of the United States Congress."@en
"Portrait of the United States Congress. Filmmaker Ken Burns profiles an American institution whose ideals and actions affect us all. Employs historic film footage and interviews with insiders, including David Broker, Alistair Cooke and Cokie Roberts, to detail the personalities, events and issues that have animated Congress' first 200 years."@en
"Portrait of the United States Congress. Filmmaker Ken Burns profiles an American institution whose ideals and actions affect us all. Employs historic film footage and interviews with insiders, including David Broker, Alistair Cooke and Cokie Roberts, to detail the personalities, events and issues that have animated Congress' first 200 years."
"Ken Burns explores the history and promise of one of America's most important and least understood institutions. Using historical photographs and newsreels, live footage and interviews, the film chronicles the personalities, events and issues that have animated the first 200 years of Congress and our country."
"Blending contemporary cinematography, rare photographs and newsreels, live footage and interviews, this films presents a chronicle of the first 200 years of Congress, the government body that has voted our nation's laws into being."@en
"Part of the Ken Burns America Collection, this incisive documentary profiles our government's legislative branch. Narrated by David McCullough, the program uses historic footage and interviews with veteran political observers-including David Broder, Alistair Cooke, and Cokie Roberts-to detail the first 200 years of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Incorporating readings from diary entries, letters, and famous speeches, the film chronicles the careers of notable lawmakers and charts the evolution and development of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C."@en
"Explores the history and promise of one of the country's most important and least understood institutions. The film chronicles the personalities, events and issues that have animated the first 200 years of Congress."@en
"Explores the history and promise of one of the country's most important and least understood institutions. The film chronicles the personalities, events and issues that have animated the first 200 years of Congress."
"Explores the history and promise of the country's most important and least understood institutions. The film chronicles the personalities, events and issues that have animated the first 200 years of congress."
"Explores the history and promise of the country's most important and least understood institutions. The film chronicles the personalities, events and issues that have animated the first 200 years of congress."@en